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Home Dialysis Webinar is Aug. 26
Join the National Forum of ESRD Networks for a free one-hour webinar on Tuesday, August 26 at 6 p.m. to learn about the reality of this life-changing treatment. Nephrologist Ramin Sam, MD, will discuss the home dialysis modality.
Aug 13, 2025


Celebrating Minority Organ and Tissue Donors
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. This collaborative effort aims create a positive culture of organ, eye and tissue donation across diverse communities.
Aug 11, 2025


John is Hoping for a Kidney from a Living Donor
John Cole of Buffalo is hoping for a kidney transplant from a living donor. He is working with the transplant center at ECMC and has type O blood.
“Some folks in the community might know me through my experience in the field of special education,” John said. “I have worked as a teacher, counselor and administrator for public schools for over 40 years.”
Aug 4, 2025


State Legislature Votes to Allow Multi-Listing in New York
Aisha Tator of Donate Life New York State and Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes listen to Senator April N.M. Baskin speaking about...
Jul 1, 2025


Stop the Itch Campaign
Guest Post by Heaven Thompson, Intern National Itch Day takes place on June 3. This day is a representation of the American Association...
Jun 2, 2025


Senators Gillibrand and Cotton Reintroduce Living Donor Protection Act
The Living Donor Protection Act was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate on May 1, 2025 by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Tom Cotton...
May 6, 2025


High Potassium Awareness Day
May 1 is National High Potassium Awareness Day. The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) “Are You O-K+” campaign is returning to highlight the devastating impacts of unmanaged potassium in people with chronic kidney disease.
Apr 30, 2025


Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes
Article by Eleanor Rivera, Assistant Professor of Population Health Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, republished from The...
Apr 22, 2025


National Pediatric Transplant Week is April 20-26
National Pediatric Transplant Week is focused on ending the pediatric transplant waiting list and honoring pediatric donors and their families. This April, more than 2,170 kids in the U.S. are awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant. Most pediatric patients – more than 1,200 – are waiting for a kidney.
Apr 22, 2025


NY Focus | Hundreds of New Yorkers’ Lives Could Be Saved Each Year Under New Program
Following New York Focus’s reporting, the state health department is moving to implement a law meant to boost kidney donations.
Apr 21, 2025


The Post-Journal | Kidney Connection Looking for Living Donors for Six New People on Transplant List
News coverage: A local nonprofit website and organization is looking to help six people in the local area who recently joined the list on their website of people in need of a kidney transplant.
Apr 21, 2025


Tom Fries is Seeking a Kidney Donor
Tom Fries of Depew is seeking a living kidney donor. A beloved husband and father, and dedicated coach and friend, Tom is listed for transplant at Erie County Medical Center.
Apr 15, 2025


NYS Considers Allowing Transplant Candidates to List at Multiple Centers
lawmakers introduced the Helping Equal Access to Registration for Transplant (HEART) Act in both the New York State Assembly and Senate
Apr 9, 2025


Living Donor Day is April 2
Living Donor Day is Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Living Donor Day is April 2, 2025. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the lifesaving...
Apr 1, 2025


Celebrate Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month raises awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation, encouraging Americans to register
Mar 30, 2025


Team Buffalo's WALK, STEP, SAVE Challenge in April
Team Buffalo wants to do something positive to start conversations about organ donation during Donate Life Month. "Whether it be signing...
Mar 28, 2025


Sabrina Needs a Kidney Donor
Sabrina Mclin of Buffalo needs a kidney transplant and is seeking a living donor. She is working with the transplant center at ECMC and...
Mar 27, 2025


Shyteize is Hoping for a Kidney from a Living Donor
Shyteize Shyteize Major of Buffalo is hoping for a kidney from a living donor. The 29-year-old was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the...
Mar 20, 2025


Landmarks Around WNY Illuminated for World Kidney Day
The Buffalo skyline on March 13 includes many buildings lit up in yellow, blue and green for kidney health. World Kidney Day was...
Mar 17, 2025


WIVB | Patients can lose up to 90% of kidney function before symptoms become evident
Roy Sheppard of Lancaster is seeking a living kidney donor. Thanks to WIVB for highlighting kidney health on World Kidney Day! Roy...
Mar 17, 2025
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